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Price Range: $46,600 - $56,700
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Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the average convertible and the Porsche Boxster definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The average convertible's engine isn't much bigger than the Boxster's.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average convertible is substantially more powerful than the Boxster.
The Porsche Boxster could learn a lesson or two from the average convertible in terms of torque.
Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the typical convertible over the Boxster.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Porsche Boxster offers a bit more head room than the average convertible, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The average convertible is tremendously more bulky than the Porsche Boxster.
The average convertible's tank is about the same size as the Porsche Boxster's, though the Porsche Boxster's is somewhat larger.
The Porsche Boxster and the typical convertible compete for the same parking spaces.
The Porsche Boxster's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the average convertible is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The average convertible is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Boxster.
As far as MSRP, the Porsche Boxster costs approximately as much as the average convertible (though the average convertible is a tad cheaper).
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the average convertible isn't quite as generous as the Porsche Boxster's.
